flag-waving
Example Sentences
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Arriving for a rally in the port city of Izmir, an opposition stronghold, the opposition candidate is greeted by a sea of flag-waving supporters.
From BBC
If you want to avoid the flag-waving crowds, stay away from the area around Hyde Park, Green Park and St. James's Park.
From BBC
But, while TV screens around the world will be filled with flag-waving fans, Charles’ coronation comes at a difficult time for the royals.
From Washington Times
“Even in Hitler’s Germany, you could cross the Alps to Switzerland,” he told a crowd of flag-waving anti-vaccine enthusiasts at a “Defeat the Mandates” rally.
From New York Times
It said flights were unaffected, but travelers towing their luggage had to weave their way past flag-waving protesters.
From Seattle Times
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